WHD Nov 18

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has replaced the old WH-530 form by publishing three new forms that Farm Labor Contractors (FLCs) and some of their employees (FLCEs) will use to apply for initial or renewal FLC or FLCE Certificates of Registration, or to amend an existing Certificate of Registration. Those forms are WH-530, WH-535, and WH-540.

The WHD will continue to accept the old WH-530 until March 31ist, 2022. To download the forms or view detailed instructions on how to fill them out, visit WHD’s Application for a FLC or FLCE Certificate of Registration webpage.

According to WHD, these updates, published on October 15, 2021, aim to make the Certificate of Registration process more user-friendly. The forms clarify required fields and feature expanded instructions to guide applicants through the registration process.

Before performing any farm labor contracting activity, a FLC must register with WHD and obtain a Certificate of Registration. A FLC must be specifically authorized to provide housing or transportation to migrant or seasonal agricultural workers prior to providing the housing or transportation. For questions about FLC or FLCE registration visit the WHD Resources webpage or contact the FLC Certification Team at (415) 241-3505.